Dental practice introduces vitamin D testing

A London based dentist is introducing vitamin D testing to all their over 50 patients, following research that found 45 per cent of the group are deficient in the vitamin.

Patient consent course launched

An online course designed to help dental professionals navigate the complex area of obtaining patient consent has been launched by Dental Protection.

Dates for GBT summit announced

EMS unveiled its new GBT Machine at the Birmingham Dentistry Show 2025, alongside announcing its 2025 UK summit.

Building trust

Chris Thornhill looks at how dental practices can build credibility through ethical marketing.

Parliamentary roundtable looks to improve patient access

A parliamentary roundtable aiming to deliver recommendations for driving down inequalities and solving the dental workforce crisis took place in Westminster on May 13, 2025.

Husband-and-wife dental team launch Sheffield practice

A state-of-the-art dental practice is set to open in a Victorian property in Sheffield.

Society calls for clear and consistent labelling on baby food

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has echoed the call for clear and consistent labelling on baby food to avoid misleading consumers, especially regarding sugar content.

Thumb-sucking solution wins award for habit-breaking ability

A fabric thumb guard designed to help children stop thumb-sucking has received recognition for its ability to help children break the habit.

Government urged to prioritise dental regulation reform

The government’s commitment to professional regulatory reform has been welcomed by Dental Protection but the company said it is disappointed that reform of the General Dental Council (GDC) continues...

National Smile Month kicked off with London launch event

The National Smile Month launch event took place in London on 9 May, 2025, with attendance from more than 100 health professionals, campaigners and industry leaders.

Scottish dental group teams up with private hospital

A cross-border partnership between a Scottish independent dental group and a hospital in Hertfordshire has been announced.

A space to learn

Katherine Mallett looks back on this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase.